Category Archives: TMJ/Neuromuscular Dentistry

Waking up with a sore neck is never fun, but there are ways you can treat it yourself. You might need a few stretches and a warm shower to feel better. In serious cases, a massage might be needed. Jaw pain isn’t always such an easy fix. If you wake up with jaw pain, do… Read More »

As part of your routine dental checkups, your hygienist checks your jaw for signs of popping, stiffness, and pain. These symptoms are associated with problems in the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Any abnormalities may indicate that you have a temporomandibular disorder or TMD. What is the Temporomandibular Joint? Located at the point where the lower… Read More »